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Get Your Car Fixed Right The First Time With These Tips.

bythesisonSeptember 1, 2013

TIP! An emergency kit is a crucial item to have handy in your car. This kit should consist of tire changing tools, jumper cables, and an empty container that is appropriate for re-fueling your gas tank.

A car is quite an important possession. Perhaps you’re not sure if you know enough about cars, but are willing to learn. If you want to learn more, read on for some tips on auto repair!

Ask the technician at the repair shop you are considering if they have done work on the same make and model of vehicle before. If they are able to say they’ve done work on a vehicle similar to yours, then they’re probably aware of what kind of work is necessary to fix yours.

Before paying for repairs done on your car, test drive it to make sure it runs well. If you don’t, you may find that you paid for nothing.

TIP! Each time you get your vehicle repaired, no matter what the reason, be sure you have a record of it. If you experience future problems with your vehicle, this past record will help the mechanic in diagnosing the problems.

Ask for Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) parts. These parts are directly from the manufacturer of your vehicle. While generics are much cheaper, they are not held to the same quality standards. You may save in the short term, but additional failures could end up costing you big time.

TIP! Before you pay the mechanic, test drive the car to be sure that it is actually fixed. Most people do not do this and end up with the same issues that previously existed.

Always think of how to fix your car’s problems yourself before trying to get it repaired. You will not be duped, and you can save tons of money when you find out the problem yourself. Experience shows that mechanics sometimes falsely claim a problem exists and do an unnecessary repair, to increase their earnings.

TIP! Look for the warning signs that your mechanic is not as competent as you might hope. If you are being talked to in circles and your questions aren’t answered, then you will want to go elsewhere.

Keep a tool kit for doing auto repairs in your trunk. The tools you need include tire changing equipment, which usually come with a car. A car jack and a lug wrench are essential tools to have. You should also include a screwdriver set, a ratchet set, an adjustable wrench and a torque wrench. Don’t buy low-quality tools. Instead, you should obtain solid tools that don’t break whenever you really need them.

TIP! If your car needs major repairs, get multiple quotes for the necessary repair. Most shops are on the up and up, but some will charge you for things that aren’t necessary.

Car care is priority one. Even if you only learn to do a few easy maintenance tasks, you can save a lot compared to what a mechanic would charge you. Use what you have learned here the next time you find your car behaving strangely.